Job Description
Position Summary: Tampa Bay Ship in Tampa, Florida, is actively recruiting an experienced Crane Operator to join our shipyard operations team. This pivotal role requires an individual proficient in the operation of various types of cranes utilized in heavy lifting and material handling to support the construction and repair of maritime vessels. The chosen candidate will play an integral role in ensuring operational safety and efficiency during lifting operations, adhering strictly to protocols and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate cranes for lifting, moving, and positioning heavy objects, such as ship components and materials, ensuring operational safety and efficiency.
- Conduct regular inspections of crane equipment, rigging gear, and work areas to identify and mitigate any potential hazards or malfunctions.
- Plan lifts carefully, calculating load capacities, managing weight distribution, and taking into account weather conditions and site-specific challenges.
- Coordinate with other trades and project management to facilitate safe and timely execution of lifting-related tasks.
- Document crane operation activities and maintain logs in accordance with regulatory and company standards.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
- Certification as a Crane Operator, with substantial experience in a similar role, preferably within the shipbuilding or maritime industry.
- In-depth knowledge of crane safety, operational protocols, and load calculation fundamentals.
- Experience with or certification in operating various types of cranes including tower, mobile, off-shore, or gantry cranes.
- Keen attention to detail and strong communication skills for working in a team-oriented environment.
- Ability to respond promptly to instructions and adhere to strict safety regulations.
Location: Tampa, Florida, United States
Benefits:
- Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Access to retirement savings plans with company contributions.
- Paid time off for vacation, personal days, and recognized holidays.
- Continuous learning and development programs to support career growth.
Job Category: Crane & Heavy Equipment Operator
Experience Required: Extensive experience in crane operations, with maritime or shipyard experience highly valued. Certification and training in relevant crane operation disciplines are necessary.
Experience
ampa Ship is a full-service conversion, overhaul and repair organization with facilities in Tampa, Florida.
Tampa Ship is conveniently located in the protected harbors of Tampa Bay directly accessible from the Gulf of Mexico via a 43 ft. (13.11m) channel, and is the largest, most complete shipyard between Pascagoula, Mississippi, and Hampton Roads, Virginia.
Tampa Ship fronts Sparkman Channel. Sparkman Channel is 43 ft. (13.11 m) in depth and 500 ft. (152.4 m) wide with a 700-ft. (213.36 m) turning basin and is maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. One of the very few limitations to ship size we can handle is due to the Skyway Bridge at the mouth of Tampa Bay. This bridge limits the max height out of water (H.O.W) to 175 ft. (54.559 m).
The shipyard covers 62 acres (25.09 ha) and features four graving drydocks with 28-ft. (8.53 m) draft capabilities for ships up to 746 ft. (227.38 m) in length, and 24-ft. (7.31 m) draft for ships up to 907 ft. (276.44 m) in length, and a covered erection building 600 ft. (182.88 m) long, 145 ft. (44.20 m) wide and 115 ft. (35.05 m) high capable of 880T lifts.
Year-round warm weather, skilled craftsmen, and an extensive local network of experienced subcontractors combine to create the ideal environment for your next ship repair, conversion, or new construction project. A full range of utilities and services necessary for efficient production are provided.
The facility is served by the CSX Railway System and is just minutes from Tampa International Airport, interstate highways 4, 75, and 275. Tampa Ship is the logical choice.